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Diamond

Operation Instructions

86500-IMG rev 3

FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY!

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Table of Contents5
Introduction9
General Information9
Radiation Protection10
Serial Number and Year of Manufacture11
Markings in the Manual11
Operating Controls13
Preparations for Operation17
Precautionary Actions for Safe Use17
Switching on the Unit17
Control Panel18
Accessories18
Compression Paddles19
Insertion and Removal of Compression Paddles20
Insertion20
Cassette Holders21
Insertion and Removal of Buckies22
Insertion and Removal of the Face Shield23
Diaphragms24
Additional Product Accessories24
Connections to the System24
User Interface Characteristics25
Autopoint Detector25
Compression Force Display & Selection26
Parkback26
Proform Synchro Buckies27
Paddlelogic27
Operating Procedures29
Anatomic C-Arm Rotation (ACR)29
Vertical Movement (up and down Movement)30
Selection of the Projection Angle30
Beam Filter Selection32
Collimator33
Diaphragms33
X-Ray Field Illumination Light33
Compression System34
Paddles34
Compression Foot Pedals34
Compression Controls36
Motorized Compression36
Manual Compression Wheels37
ECS Compression System37
Positioning Data Display38
Patient Positioning38
ECS Movement39
Cranio-Caudal (CC) Projection39
Oblique Projection41
Medio-Lateral Projection42
Exposure Procedure43
Installing a Cassette43
Diamond Technique Guide45
Making the Exposure46
Automatic Compression Release46
Removing the Cassette46
Cooling Period47
Film Labeling47
Film Markers48
Film Identification Camera48
Printed Labels48
Printer Connection49
Special Exposures50
Magnification Studies50
Magnification Procedure50
Adjustment of the Magnification Factor51
Spot Magnification51
Implant Exposure52
Manual Biopsy52
Stereotactic Option54
FNA Procedure54
Lesion Marking55
Spot Exposure55
Automatic Exposure Modes57
Operation in Auto Kv Mode57
Operation in Auto Time Mode58
Operation in Manual Mode58
Adjustment of the Mas-Values in Manual Mode58
Automatic Compression Release (Auto Rel)59
Autopoint AEC Detectors59
Selection of Mas Value59
Maximum Mas/Ma-Values60
Menu Options61
QA / Integrated Quality Control (IQC) Test61
Performing the IQC Test by Using a Phantom Exposure61
Other Modes64
Pre-Programmed/Specimen Modes64
Setup Mode65
Troubleshooting67
No Power Indication67
Ready Light Does Not Illuminate67
Grid Lines67
Compression Paddle Stuck in Upper Position67
Error Conditions67
Diamond Error Code Guide68
System Maintenance73
Cleaning of the Diamond Unit73
Care73
Operators Maintenance Schedule74
Preventive Maintenance Schedule75
Quality Control Check76
Replacement of the Light Field Bulb78
Specifications79
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Tables86
User's Statement of Model Diamond91
Diamond X-Ray Tube Data Sheets93
M113SP Filament Emission Charts93
Anode Heating and Cooling Curves94
Housing Heating and Cooling Curves94
Single Load Ratings95
Constant Potential 50 Hz95
Constant Potential 60 Hz96
Description96
General Data97
Housing97
Filaments98
Stator 50/60 Hz98
Inherent Filtration99
Rayproofing99
Focal Spot Measurement Method99
End User License Agreement101
Graphical Symbols Used103

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Category	Medical Equipment
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